Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide

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Description: A comprehensive guide for integrating educational technology in the K–12 classroomThis is a must–have resource for all K–12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, anMore...

A comprehensive guide for integrating educational technology in the K–12 classroomThis is a must–have resource for all K–12 teachers and administrators who want to really make the best use of available technologies. Written by Doug Johnson, an expert in educational technology, The Classroom Teacher′s Technology Survival Guide is replete with practical tips teachers can easily use to engage their students and make their classrooms places where both students and teachers will enjoy learning.Covers the most up–to–date technologies and how they can best be used in the classroomIncludes advice on upgrading time–tested educational strategies using technologyTalks about managing "disruptive technologies" in the classroomIncludes a wealth of illustrative examples, helpful suggestions, and practical tipsThis timely book provides a commonsense approach to choosing and using educational technology to enhance learning.

About the Book

About the Authorxi

Introduction

Why This Book?

Why Is an English Teacher Writing This Book Instead of Bill Gates?

Creating the Essential Conditions Needed for Successful Technology Use

Why Should Classroom Teachers Be Technologically Skillful?

Revolution or Evolution in Educational Change?

Developing a Framework for Thinking About Technology in Schools

Established Infrastructure

Effective Administration

Extensive Resources

Enhanced Teaching

Empowered Students

Q&A About Some Basics

What Type of Computer Should I Have?

What Operating System (OS) Should I Choose: Windows, Macintosh, GNU/Linux, or Chrome?

How Much Memory Do I Need, and How Fast Does the Computer Need to Run?

Desktop, Laptop, Netbook, or Tablet?

What Other Equipment Should I Buy?

What Basic Software Do I Need?

What Are Freeware and Open-Source Software?

How Do I Manage Files on Multiple Computers?

What Is Cloud Computing, and What Are Its Advantages and Disadvantages?

How Can Teachers Take Advantage of Cloud Computing?

Disadvantages of Cloud Computing

What Does a Technologically Well-Equipped Classroom Look Like?

Seven Stupid Mistakes TeachersMake with Technology

Seven Brilliant Things Teachers Do with Technology

Using Technology for

Professional Productivity

Keeping Professionally Organized:Managing the Business of Teaching

Communicating Using Technology

Student Information System

Curriculum Management System

Course Management System

School Web Site and Teacher-Created Class Pages

Basic Productivity Tools

Word Processors

E-mail

Web Browsers and Search Engines

Graphics and Digital Image Editing Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentation Software

Basic Online Tools

Online Productivity Suites

Blogs

RSS Feed Aggregators and Readers

Wikis

Social Bookmarking Sites

Sites for Storing and Sharing Media

Options for Sharing andWorking Collaboratively on Documents

The Technology Upgrade

Getting Started with Technology in the Classroom

Assessing Technology-Enhanced Student Work

What IT Skills Should Teachers Expect of All Students?

Survival Skills for the Information Jungle

Problem-Based Learning and Information Literacy

Information Problem Solving Meets Technology

Information Jungle Survival Skills

The Hazards Are Great, but So Are the Rewards

Teaching 21st-Century Skills

The Fourth R-Research

Designing Technology-Enhanced Projects-the Four A's

The First A: Assignments

The Second A: Activities

The Third A: Assessment

The Fourth A: Attitude

Everyday Information Problem Solving

Entertain or Engage? Why You Need to Know the Difference

A Few Thoughts About Creativity

Right-Brain Skills and Technology: A Whole New Mind(-Set)

I Will as a Teacher . . .

Managing Disruptive Technologies in the Classroom

Some Approaches to Managing Technology in the Classroom

Using Technology in the Classroom to Support Student Learning

Computer Games in the Classroom

Why You Should Let Your Students Use the Internet for Nonacademic Purposes

Commonsense Practices for Safe and Ethical Technology Use

Teacher's Day-to-Day Security Guide

Hardware Security

Passwords

Backups

Viruses

Data Privacy

Personal Privacy

Helping Students Stay Ethical and Safe Online

What's Different About Technology Ethics?

Basics of Technology Ethics: Privacy, Property, Appropriate Use

Staying Safe on the Read-WriteWeb

What Are the Read-WriteWeb Safety Concerns, and How Valid Are They?

What Students Need to Understand About Technology Use

Guidelines for Educators Using Social and Educational Networking Sites

Social Networking Scenarios

Social Networking Scenario 1: Mr. Blake and Jennifer

Social Networking Scenario 2: Ms. Olson's Camping Trip

Social Networking Scenario 3: Juan and Philip Trade Insults

Social Networking Scenario 4: The Social Networking Ban

Social Networking Scenario 5: The Blog About Blobs

Developing a Long-Term Learning Strategy

Keeping Your Sanity

The Librarian: Your Technology Partner

Bonus: Top Ten Secrets for Conducting a Successful Technology Workshop

Looking into the Crystal Ball

Three ''High-Tech'' Schools of the Future

Skinner Elementary School

John Dewey High School

Duncan Middle School

So What's the Point?

How You Can Invent the Future and Take Charge of Your Own Technology Environment

Have a Personal Vision of Education and How Technology Should Be Used in It

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